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grygzl

Playing Since: 2023-02-13 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

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Rapid: 599
42W / 39L / 5D
Blitz: 460
593W / 697L / 46D
Bullet: 407
46W / 59L / 2D

Player Profile: grygzl

Meet grygzl, a tireless chess battler navigating the ranks with a blend of persistence, quirky openings, and a knack for comebacks that would make a phoenix proud. Far from your typical grandmaster prodigy, grygzl portrays the classic underdog spirit—sometimes triumphing spectacularly, sometimes floundering hilariously, but always entertaining.

Rating Rollercoaster

Since 2023, grygzl's blitz rating has tangoed between a dazzling peak of 670 and the humbling depths near 368. Bullet ratings tiptoe shyly around the 400 mark, while rapid ratings blaze impressively skyward, recently hitting a spicy 645. And speaking of majestic heights, the daily rating soared to an eye-popping 748, reminding us all that even the wildest rides have their peaks.

Favorite Openings & Quirks

Queens Pawn Opening clearly holds a special place in grygzl’s heart, especially in blitz games with nearly 400 clashes fought on its battleground and a near 50% win rate to show for the endurance. Not afraid to spice things up, grygzl’s repertoire includes adventurous plays like the Englund Gambit and the Philidor Defense—sometimes with mixed results, but hey, fortune favors the bold!

Playing Style & Psychological Prowess

With an early resignation rate at just over 8%, grygzl knows when to cut losses but prefers sticking in the fray—especially in endgames that occur in over 64% of matches. An impressive 80% comeback rate reveals a fighter’s heart that refuses to fold even after losing pieces. However, a tilt factor of 13 suggests occasional frustration—likely when snacks run out mid-tournament.

Time & Day Preferences

The best time to challenge grygzl? Early mornings around 7 AM—when luck and concentration peak. Mondays are surprisingly favorable, boasting over 53% win rate, probably because that’s when grygzl’s coffee kicks in. Oddly, the 2 AM slot is less kind with a 0% win rate—perhaps the chessboard turns into a pumpkin after midnight.

Memorable Matches

Recent games reveal that grygzl can both outwit opponents by winning on time and checkmate them in surprising, crafty ways. The latest victory showcased cunning defense and timely attacks leading to a win against gonzitagonzales after a tight battle in the Queens Pawn Opening zone. Losses, though painful, always come with lessons—and a dash of humility to fuel the next daring adventure.

Final Thoughts

Whether dodging devastating gambits or launching unexpected attacks, grygzl is the embodiment of chess passion. With a mix of resilience, curiosity, and a sprinkle of unpredictability, every match is bound to be a story worth following—even if it sometimes ends with an epic blunder or a victorious flourish!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
schacktanten 1W / 3L / 0D
tarra32 1W / 0L / 0D
samuelheleno 0W / 1L / 0D
salmau2007 1W / 0L / 0D
pickloid 0W / 1L / 0D
angelbb37 0W / 1L / 0D
dine77s 0W / 1L / 0D
vivianz1 1W / 0L / 0D
the_blood_sucker 1W / 0L / 0D
claudiokio170 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
girayguz 51W / 61L / 7D
tunakann 3W / 8L / 0D
schacktanten 1W / 3L / 0D
sipatk 2W / 2L / 0D
nogloy 0W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 447 599
2024 407 415 622
2023 405 513 533 748
Rating by Year202320242025622405YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 28W / 29L / 0D 23W / 29L / 3D 53.1
2024 120W / 135L / 5D 104W / 142L / 16D 62.3
2023 211W / 213L / 15D 191W / 246L / 13D 61.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queen's Pawn Game 299 143 147 9 47.8%
King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense 83 30 47 6 36.1%
Horwitz Defense 78 40 36 2 51.3%
Queen's Pawn: 2.c3 51 24 26 1 47.1%
Englund Gambit Declined: Reversed French 45 21 22 2 46.7%
Philidor Defense 41 16 25 0 39.0%
Englund Gambit 30 9 20 1 30.0%
Van't Kruijs Opening, 1...e5 28 14 13 1 50.0%
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack 27 8 16 3 29.6%
King's Pawn Game: Napoleon Attack 25 8 15 2 32.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Englund Gambit Declined: Reversed French 19 7 10 2 36.8%
Queen's Pawn Game 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Englund Gambit 6 2 4 0 33.3%
French Defense: Knight Variation 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Bishop's Opening 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Bishop's Opening: 2... d6!? 5 1 4 0 20.0%
French Defense 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Mieses Opening: Reversed Rat 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Philidor Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Van't Kruijs Opening, 1...e5 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queen's Gambit Accepted 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queen's Pawn Game 11 9 2 0 81.8%
King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense 7 5 1 1 71.4%
Englund Gambit 6 3 2 1 50.0%
Englund Gambit Declined: Reversed French 4 2 2 0 50.0%
King's Knight Opening 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Philidor Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Indian: 2.c3 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Queen's Pawn: 1...c6 3 1 2 0 33.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 13 1